In this episode, we sit down with Jamie Clarke, a designer who's worn all the hats—from web design to founding his own type foundry.

Jamie opens up about the power of community and how networking played a pivotal role in his creative journey. He also takes us through his evolution as a designer and gets real about the financial side of type design. Plus, we dive into a hot topic: AI and its growing impact on typography.

Packed with insights on navigating the ups and downs of a design career, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to balance business and creativity in the ever-evolving design world.

All that and more when you listen to this episode:

• Why networking is a secret weapon for growing in the design industry.
• How a creative community can give you the confidence boost you didn’t know you needed.
• Balancing commercial work with passion projects keeps the creative fire alive.
• How your role as a designer can shift and change.
• Taking on speculative projects might just open doors you didn’t expect.

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• Instagram: @jamieclarketype
• Website: jamieclarketype.com
• LinkedIn: Jamie Clarke Type

Mentioned in this episode:

• Creative Market
• Logitech Creative Console
• Martina Flor

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In this episode, Katie and Ilana catch up with graphic designer and type aficionado Harbor Bickmore, as he takes us through his journey from design student to thriving type designer.

Harbor breaks down the delicate balance between passion projects and making a living, the hurdles of marketing and selling fonts, and the importance of knowing what your audience wants and needs. He also gives us a sneak peek into his future ventures and offers some insight into how he has navigated the type design market.

All that and more when you listen to this episode:

• Strategies for making passive income through designing fonts

• Harbor’s unique approach to pricing typefaces

• Understanding your target audience and designing with them in mind

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Youtube: Harbor Bickmore

Mentioned in this episode:

• Tom Cunningham

• Brian Collins

• Stefan Sagmeister

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In this episode, Katie and Ilana sit down with Annica Lydenberg, aka Dirty Bandits and explore her creative journey through lettering, sign painting, and mural art. Annica also shares about her co-founded non-profit, the deeply personal “You Are Not Alone” Mural Project. Throughout her work, her dedication to her craft, community, and making meaningful connections is always front and center. Whether she’s working on her yearly calendar project or hosting themed dinners, Annica proves that creativity thrives with passion and generosity.

If you're a fellow type enthusiast, mural lover, or just in need of a spark for your next project, this episode is full of inspiring takeaways to keep your creative momentum going!

All that and more when you listen to this episode:

• Annica's journey in lettering and sign painting and her experience at the ‘Type at Cooper Program’

• The intricacies of engaging in live painting events.

• Why balancing project management with client work is so important.

• How Annica blends artistry with client work collaborating with big-name and luxury brands.

• The story and impact behind the heartwarming non-profit Annica co-founded, You Are Not Alone murals.

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Instagram: @dirtybandits

Website: dirtybandits.com

Mentioned in this episode:

• You Are Not Alone

• Type@Cooper

• Adam Kiyoshi Fujita

• I Don’t Want To Be Crazy

• The Monster Project

• Christian Schwartz

• Posca Markers

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